Two hunters said they recently witnessed a man driving drunk on U.S. Route 201 in the unorganized territory and were shocked to learn that no charges were levied after they reported it to police.
Rachel Ohm
Staff Writer
Rachel covers state government and politics for the Portland Press Herald. Itโs her third beat at the paper after stints covering City Hall and education. Prior to her arrival at the Press Herald in the summer of 2019, Rachel worked at the Morning Sentinel in Waterville, covering Franklin and Somerset counties, and the Knoxville News Sentinel in Knoxville, Tennessee, covering higher education. She has a masterโs degree in journalism from New York University and when sheโs not writing and reporting enjoys running, cooking and traveling to new places.
New Balance faces social media backlash after pro-Trump comment
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Trump, background checks helped fuel decisive win for Poliquin in 2nd District
Along with Bruce Poliuqin’s re-election, support for Donald Trump and opposition to universal background checks point to a growing conservative stronghold in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District.
Poliquin wins 2nd District rematch over Cain
The freshman Republican congressman pledged to work “non-stop” for Mainers in remarks early Wednesday morning.
Madison sees savings from police department merger
The town was recently reimbursed $79,500 by the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office after the cost of policing services came in under budget in the first year of the sheriff’s office managing a Madison division.
For families, friends of Oakland victims, still no answers one year after fatal shootings
Police have been unable to trace the origins of the gun Herman DeRico used to kill three people and himself in 2015, and the victims’ mothers say the incident makes a case for stricter gun control.
Cain returns money from Boston law firm accused of ‘straw donor scheme’
The Thornton Law Firm is accused of an illegal payback scheme to donate more than $1 million to Democratic candidates nationwide.
Cain, Poliquin differ on how to help Maine’s paper industry
U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin focused on high energy costs and unfair regulations, while his challenger in Maine’s 2nd District said more needs to be done to grow the economy and foster innovation.
Cain continues to back Clinton despite renewed email controversy
The 2nd District challenger is pushed by Republicans to make her position public; rival Bruce Poliquin refuses to say whether he’ll support Donald Trump in the presidential race.
Starks selectman, former Madison selectman vie for Somerset County Commissioner’s seat
Both Cyprien Johnson and Paul Frederic have served several terms as selectmen and are currently on the county budget committee.